KR20220063339A - Toothbrush - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a toothbrush having a through-hole structure, which enables highly efficient brushing without the need to apply excessive force to the teeth and gums and reduces the friction caused by bristles to reduce tooth wear and gum disease. The present invention also enables shortening of brushing time by allowing brushing without requiring excessive force to be applied to teeth and gums. The toothbrush, according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprises: a head part (10) in which bristles collected in bundles are planted at regular intervals; a through-hole part (20) penetrating the head part in a direction in which the bristles are planted; and a handle part (30) located at a rear end of the head part.

Description

toothbrush {Toothbrush}

The present invention relates to a toothbrush used for brushing teeth, and more particularly, to a toothbrush in which a through hole is formed in a toothbrush head portion so that a user can brush teeth efficiently.

Dental health has a great influence on physical and mental health to the extent that it is included in one of the five blessings, and brushing teeth is the most important preventive method in the prevention of diseases related to teeth.

A toothbrush, which is the most common and widely used tool for brushing teeth, generally consists of a handle and a head with bristles. The head part is a part where bristles brush teeth in the mouth, and the handle is a part provided to be operated while holding the other side of the head part by hand, and is formed in various shapes for efficiency and convenience of toothbrush operation.

The bristles can be planted by making small pores on the bristles plate on one side of the head, collecting the bristles, folding them with a thin punch, and planting a bundle of bristles into the pores. It is common for bristles to be planted in a high density without any gaps on the bed plate.

However, such a conventional toothbrush makes the user feel hard and stiff when brushing, and it is difficult for the bristles to be smoothly inserted between the teeth, thereby reducing the cleaning power.

In addition, excessive force is transmitted to the oral cavity through the head to cause damage to teeth or gums, and there is a problem of causing wear or damage to the cervical region, which is the boundary between teeth and gums.

Korean Patent Laid-Open Patent No. 10-2007-0047782 discloses a toothbrush having bristles that gently touch by limiting the size of the bristle holes and the distance between the bristle holes using a bundle of thin synthetic resin bristles. However, when using fine and soft bristles, the density of the bristles is relatively increased and the bristles are thin and soft, so there is a possibility that the strength of the hand to brush teeth and the number of times of brushing may increase when removing foreign substances between the teeth. The problem is that it takes longer to dry.

In Korea Utility Model No. 20-2012-0003796, a toothbrush that removes tartar and plaque by arranging bristles of various lengths and diameters, such as spiral horizontal spiral hair, inclined spiral hair, normal hair, and fine hair, on the toothbrush head. However, technical supplementation is required in terms of soft brushing and shortening of brushing time.

Accordingly, the present invention is to improve the conventional problems as described above, to reduce the density of bristles in the toothbrush head portion, and to provide a toothbrush capable of soft brushing.

In addition, it is an object of the present invention to provide an efficient toothbrush capable of easily removing foreign substances and plaque without applying excessive force to the teeth and gums when brushing because it is easy to brush with a small force.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a toothbrush that can remove toothpaste foam and foreign substances more quickly and cleanly when washing the toothbrush under running water after brushing.

In order to achieve the above technical object, a toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention, a handle portion; and a head part installed at the front end of the handle part and including bristles and a bristle plate on one side thereof; and a through-hole penetrating the head part.

In addition, in the toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention, the head portion is planted at regular intervals on the bristles collected in bundles, and the through portion is formed in a hole structure through the front and rear surfaces of the bristle plate on which the bristles are planted. can be

In addition, in the toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention, the through portion may be formed in a structure penetrating obliquely toward the front end or the end of the head portion.

In addition, in the toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention, the through portion is a guide member formed in the center of the through portion so that the water flow flowing into the through portion from the rear surface of the head flows obliquely or refracted from the front of the head portion toward the bristles. It may be configured to further include.

In addition, the toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention, the bristle member planted with bristles may be further provided in a detachable structure to the front end of the head portion.

According to the means for solving the above-described problems, the toothbrush according to the present invention is provided with a through-hole in the head of the toothbrush, so that less force can be applied to the hand brushing than a conventional toothbrush without a through-portion, and the number of times of brushing can be reduced. have an effect

In addition, since the density of the bristles is not much, brushing may also have the effect of being much softer.

In addition, the bristles are omitted in the center of the head, so that foreign substances between the bristles can be smoothly cleaned during cleaning of the toothbrush after brushing, and improved hygiene effect can be provided when drying after use due to the smooth ventilation structure.

In addition, it is possible to provide the convenience of smoothly removing foreign substances and the like between the bristles of the toothbrush by using the flow of water through the through hole when cleaning the toothbrush.

It should be understood that the effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-described effects, and include all effects that can be inferred from the configuration of the invention described in the detailed description or claims of the present invention.

1 is an overall structure of a toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is the arrangement structure of the bristles of the toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a view of various modifications of a toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a structure of various modifications of the through-hole in the toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a structure in which a guide member is added in the toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a modified embodiment of the guide member in the toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a modified embodiment including a detachable bristle member in the toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention may be embodied in several different forms, and thus is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be “connected (connected, contacted, coupled)” with another part, it is not only “directly connected” but also “indirectly connected” with another member interposed therebetween. "Including cases where In addition, when a part "includes" a certain component, this means that other components may be further provided, rather than excluding other components, unless otherwise stated.

The terms used herein are used only to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present specification, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to designate that a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification exists, but one or more other features It should be understood that this does not preclude the existence or addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

The present invention relates to a toothbrush having a through-hole, and in the following description, the surface on which the bristles are planted is referred to as 'front' and the back surface is referred to as 'rear', respectively, and when referring to a part of the toothbrush or the head of the toothbrush In the longitudinal direction of the toothbrush, the end farther from the handle is referred to as 'tip' or 'tip', and the end near the handle or end of the handle is referred to as 'end' or 'end', respectively.

First, looking at each of the drawings, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the overall structure of a toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows a structure in which a through part is provided in the head of the toothbrush. Figure 2 shows the arrangement structure of the bristles of the toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows the size of the through-hole, the planting position of the bristles, the number, and the like by way of example.

3 is a view showing various modified embodiments of the toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention, but having a central through-hole is formed by forming the shape of the head portion and the shape of the through-hole in various forms. 4 is a view showing various modified structures of the through-hole in the toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. is exemplarily shown that the through portion is formed in a structure inclined toward the front end from the end portion.

Figure 5 shows a structure in which a guide member is added in a toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 (a) is a plan view showing the entire structure of the toothbrush, Figure 5 (b) is the head portion of the toothbrush Although shown in a side view, the guide member is shown in a perspective view, and FIG. 5 ( c ) is a middle cross-sectional view showing the head of the toothbrush in the position A-A of FIG. 5 ( a ). Figure 6 shows a modified embodiment of the guide member in the toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 (a) is a side view of the head of the toothbrush, Figure 6 (b) is the head of the toothbrush A portion is shown in an intermediate cross-sectional view, as shown in FIG. 5(c). 7 shows a modified embodiment including a detachable bristle member in a toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. (b) shows the overall structure in a plan view while arranging a side view of the head part together.

A toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 7, is configured to include a head portion 10, a through portion 20, and a handle portion 30, specifically, a bundle A head portion 10 in which the bristles collected by the bristle are planted at regular intervals, a through portion 20 formed in a hole structure through the front and rear surfaces of the bristle plate on which the bristles are planted in the head portion, and a handle portion located at the rear end of the head portion (30) may be included.

In the toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention, the head unit 10 is composed of bristles 11 in which individual bristles are bundled to clean teeth, and a bristles plate 12 on which bristles are planted at regular intervals. The through hole 20 may be formed in the form of a through hole in the center of the bristle plate 12 .

The tip and corners of the head portion 10 are preferably rounded so that the contact surface with the mouth is smooth, but some may take a square shape depending on the selection. In this case, the bristles 11 planted on the head part 10 may be formed of, for example, nylon, polypropylene, polyester, silicone, polybutyl terephthalate (PBT), etc., but is not limited thereto. does not

In the toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention, the through-hole 20 is formed in the form of a through-hole of sufficient size to allow water, air, etc. to pass therethrough, and bristles may be disposed in a form surrounding the through-hole.

The toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention can provide an effect of smoothly discharging foreign substances and brushing products between the user's teeth and gums by providing the through portion 20, and when cleaning the toothbrush after brushing, the tube You can study more cleanly. In addition, there is a hole to dry the water after using the toothbrush, so it is possible to dry or store it quickly and hygienically.

In the toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention, the arrangement position or the arrangement number of bristles may be adjusted in consideration of the size of the through-hole. For example, as shown in Figure 2 (a), the size of the aperture is formed relatively small and the number of top and bottom arrangement of the bristles is further secured, or as shown in Fig. 2 (b), the size of the aperture can be formed large and the number of top and bottom arrangement of bristles can be reduced. In addition to the form shown in the drawings, various selections are possible, for example, a form in which the arrangement of left and right bristles is increased is also possible.

As such, since the toothbrush according to the present invention has bristles planted in a state in which the head is provided with a space in the center to accommodate the teeth, it is inserted between the molars, teeth and teeth, and between teeth and gums and can be gently brushed, The friction caused by the bristles is halved, so it can cause less tooth abrasion, bleeding gums, and gum disease compared to regular toothbrushes.

In addition, since only an appropriate amount of bristles is planted, there is no need to apply excessive force to the teeth and gums, so it is possible to brush with improved efficiency, thereby shortening the brushing time. In addition, since the force required for brushing is reduced, it is possible to easily perform a smooth brushing operation, thereby providing an improved effect on brushing adaptation and skill of children and infants.

In addition, the toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention can provide additional utility by implementing the shape of the through hole and/or the bristle plate in more various forms as the bristles in the center of the bristle plate are omitted to facilitate brushing. there is. For example, as shown in FIG. 3 , a circular head part 10a or an animal character face head part 10b such as a bear, a heart-shaped head part 10c, a bow ribbon head part 10d, etc. It can be manufactured in various shapes according to the preferences of infants and children. In addition, the shape of the through-hole is also not limited to a circular shape, and may be manufactured in various shapes according to the shape of the head part or different from the shape of the head part.

In the toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention, the through portion 20 may be formed in an inclined penetrating structure, as shown in FIG. That is, the user may select and configure the penetrating form of the through-hole according to the purpose.

As an embodiment, the through portion may be formed to further include a structure that penetrates the front and rear surfaces of the head in which the bristles are planted, as shown in FIG. Through such an inclined structure, the circulation of gargling liquid in the oral cavity can be made more smooth during brushing, and also, it is possible to reduce the problem of flowing of toothpaste products to other places such as hands along the handle portion.

In addition, as another embodiment, the through portion may be formed to further include a structure that passes through the front and rear surfaces of the head in which the bristles are planted, as shown in FIG. By having such an inclined structure, the moisture remaining in the head part 10 can be quickly guided to the back side of the head part 10 when the toothbrush is stored in an upright position and discharged, and foreign substances, toothbrushing products, etc. can be quickly discharged from the oral cavity when brushing teeth. It can be discharged more effectively when it is intended to be discharged.

On the other hand, the toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention basically has the effect of smoothly cleaning the bristles by flowing water through the through-hole during cleaning after brushing, and in addition to this, by adding additional technical means It is also possible to further increase the cleaning effect by the water flow. That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, by further including a guide member 25 in the center of the through-hole, it can be configured to guide the water flow in the direction of the bristles during cleaning.

The guide member 25 may be positioned close to the front side of the head in which bristles are implanted, and may be formed in parallel along the front of the head in the center of the through hole. At this time, the guide member 25 is provided with an inclined structure on the back side, so that the water flow flowing into the through hole 20 from the rear surface of the head is guided by the inclined structure of the guide member 25 and flows inclined toward the bristles from the front of the head portion. do. This flow structure has the effect of more effectively cleaning foreign substances or toothbrushing products remaining between the bristles.

In addition, the detailed structure of the guide member is not limited to the structure of FIG. 5, for example, even when formed in a flat cross-sectional shape formed with a height protruding from the bristle plate as shown in FIG. 6 to guide the flow of washing water toward the bristles. It may be configured to perform a function.

The guide member may be integrally formed using the same material as the toothbrush head, such as synthetic resin, or may be separately formed of a soft material such as silicone and then combined by assembling, insert injection, or the like.

In the toothbrush according to the embodiment, the flow of washing water is guided toward the bristles by a guide member formed in the center of the through-hole, so that after brushing, toothbrushing products, foreign substances, etc. remaining on the bristles are removed more quickly and cleanly, ventilation, Functions such as soft feeling and quick brushing can still be secured.

In addition, the toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention may additionally include a bristle member for local brushing, and, as shown in FIG. 7 , a separately formed bristle member 40 for convenience of use. It may be configured to include a detachable structure.

The bristle member 40 is a bristle 42 for wiping between teeth and the like, a coupling portion 43 that can be coupled to a toothbrush as a main body, a locking jaw 44 formed at the tip of the coupling portion 43, The bristle 42 may be configured to include a planted bristle plate 41 and the like. The toothbrush may have an opening 45 formed at the tip of the toothbrush head so that the bristle member 40 can be coupled thereto.

The bristles 42 are preferably longer than the bristles 11 in order to intensively clean the buccal surface (cheek-side portion), adjacent surfaces (between teeth), inner teeth, wisdom teeth, and the like of the mouth. The end of the bristles may be formed in a shape that lengthens toward the center, and in addition, the length of the bristles are all the same, so a flat end is also possible.

The coupling part 43 has a structure that extends from one side of the bristle plate 41 so that the bristle member 40 can be inserted into the opening 45 of the toothbrush body, and is provided with a cut-out groove to enable elastic deformation during attachment and detachment. can be formed with

The locking jaw 44 may be formed at the end of the coupling part 43 to be fixed to the toothbrush body when the bristle member 40 is inserted, and the bristle plate 41 is a space in which the bristle 42 is planted. Since it must be able to support the use of bristles as a material, it is desirable to select a material and/or dimension, etc. to ensure basic structural strength together with the joint.

The opening 45 formed at the tip of the head is formed in a size that allows the engaging portion 43 of the bristle member 40 to enter and exit, and the opening 45 and the engaging portion 43 are oval or oval to prevent rotation in the engaged state. It is preferable to have a cross-sectional structure, such as a polygonal shape and a rectangle.

The bristle member 40 provided in this way can be used for intensively brushing the buccal surface (ball side), adjacent surface (between teeth), inner teeth, wisdom teeth, etc. of the mouth after being detachably mounted on the head of the toothbrush. , If necessary, it is possible to separate the bristle member and use only the toothbrush main body.

In addition, the description of the present invention described above is for illustration, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that it can be easily modified into other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. will be able Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single type may be implemented in a distributed or divided form, and likewise components described as distributed or divided may also be implemented in a combined form within the scope of those of ordinary skill in the art. there is. In addition, the steps of the method may be performed singly or multiple times in combination with at least one other step.

The scope of the present invention is indicated by the following claims, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

10: head part 11: toothbrush head
12: toothbrush head plate
20: through part 25: guide member
30: handle part
40: bristle member 41: bristle plate
42: bristle 43: coupling part
44: locking jaw 45: opening

Claims (5)

handle part; and
a head portion installed at the front end of the handle portion including bristles and a bristle plate on one side;
Toothbrush characterized in that it comprises;
According to claim 1,
The head part is planted at regular intervals on the bristles of the bristles collected in bundles,
The through portion is a toothbrush, characterized in that formed in a hole structure through the front and rear surfaces of the bristle plate planted with bristles.
3. The method of claim 2,
The through-portion, toothbrush, characterized in that formed in a structure to pass obliquely toward the front end or the end of the head portion.
3. The method of claim 2,
The through portion, toothbrush characterized in that it further comprises a guide member formed in the center of the through portion so that the water flow flowing into the through portion from the rear surface of the head portion toward the bristles inclined or refracted from the front of the head portion.
5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Toothbrush, characterized in that the bristle member planted with bristles is further provided in a detachable structure at the tip of the head part.

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